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Knee extension velocity predicts walking performance in elderly patients after knee arthroplasty
"Speed or strength, which is more important?" This may be a critical question not only for athletes, but also knee surgery patients. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have revealed that knee extension velocity while seated is a stronger predictor
Functional outcome measures show faster recovery with 'partial' versus total knee arthroplasty
For selected patients with knee osteoarthritis, unicompartmental (or "partial") knee arthroplasty (UKA) shortens the recovery time for two key measures of physical function, as compared with total knee arthroplasty (TKA), reports a randomized trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
6 Things to Know About Recovery After Knee Replacement
For many people with severe pain, limited function, or worsening arthritis in the knee, knee replacement surgery can drastically improve quality of life.
ERAS programs ease the effects of surgery and fast-track patient recovery
Adaptations to a program that helps ensure the best possible outcomes from surgery allowed eligible patients to receive their hip and knee replacement surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic without spending the night in the hospital.
Obesity linked to higher rate of knee replacement revisions
Researchers from The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School (UQRCS) examined the association between obesity and unsuccessful knee replacements requiring a revision operation in six years of data from the Australian Orthopedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry.
Oprah gets her knees replaced — and learns to appreciate the human body
Oprah Winfrey just revealed she had both knees replaced last year — here's what to know about the procedure and its results
Same-Day Outpatient Procedures May Be the Future of Hip, Knee, and Other Surgeries
Both patients and hospitals benefit from shorter postoperative hospital stays. More hospitals are shifting their focus to preoperative and postoperative procedures to shorten stays.
Your guide to pain relief after knee, hip replacement
Getting a new knee or hip can be life-changing, but first you have to get through the recovery after surgery. Experts say a combination of the right medications and some other tips will make it easier.
Who might require a joint replacement due to rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that may result in pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. In some cases, a doctor may recommend surgery to repair damaged joints, correct issues, and reduce pain. A total joint replacement, called arthroplasty, is a surgical option to help restore the function of a joint.
Obesity may increase revision risk among patients undergoing TKR for OA
Published results showed a higher risk of all-cause revision and revision for infection among patients who were obese and undergoing primary total knee replacement for osteoarthritis compared with patients who were not obese.